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Timothy Olmstead

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Timothy Olmstead was an American composer born on November 13, 1759. He lived through the late 18th and early 19th centuries, a period marked by the early development of American classical and sacred music traditions. Olmstead contributed to the musical landscape of his time, likely focusing on compositions suitable for church and community settings. He passed away on August 15, 1848, at the age of 88.

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